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| ROG Strix OLED XG27AQWMG | Alienware AW3226Q | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2025, August 19 (Gamescom 2025) | 2026, September 2 |
| Released | 2025-11-06 | Expected Fall 2026 |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected Fall 2026 |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) for consoles; 280Hz at 1440p via DisplayPort 1.4 DSC | — |
| In the Box | DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable, USB Type-B to A cable, power cord, VESA mount kit, ROG pouch, microfiber cloth, sticker, quick start guide, warranty card | — |
| Launch Price (USD) | $599 (US MSRP) | $699 (US launch price) |
| Models | XG27AQWMG | AW3226Q |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦838,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦978,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| TESTS | ||
| Brightness Measured | Over 350 nits full-field SDR (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Color Accuracy | Default grayscale 3.30 dE, gamut 2.09 dE average; 107.66% DCI-P3 coverage (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Input Lag | 20 ms total input lag (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| Response Time Measured | 4 ms screen draw time (Tom's Hardware) | — |
| DESIGN AND BUILD | ||
| Dimensions (with stand) | 60.5 x 50.0 x 18.8 cm | — |
| Dimensions (without stand) | 60.5 x 36.8 x 6.3 cm | — |
| Panel Type | WOLED (Tandem WOLED) | Tandem WOLED (LG Display, RGB stripe) |
| Screen Size | 26.5 inches (marketed as 27-inch) | 31.5 inches (32-inch class) |
| Stand Adjustments | Tilt +20° ~ -5°, Swivel +45° ~ -45°, Pivot +90° ~ -90°, Height 0~110mm | Tilt, height, swivel |
| VESA Mount | 100x100mm | 100 x 100 mm |
| Weight (with stand) | 6.7 kg (14.77 lbs) | — |
| Weight (without stand) | 4.8 kg (10.58 lbs) | — |
| DISPLAY AND RESOLUTION | ||
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | — |
| Brightness | 1,500 cd/m² (HDR, peak) | 1000 nits (peak HDR, 3% APL), 250 nits (SDR) |
| Color Accuracy | — | Factory calibrated, Delta E < 2 |
| Color Depth | 10-bit (1073.7M colors) | 10-bit (1.07 billion colors) |
| Color Gamut | 99.5% DCI-P3 | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Contrast Ratio | 1,500,000:1 (typical) | 1,500,000:1 |
| Factory Calibration | ΔE < 2 | — |
| HDR Support | VESA DisplayHDR 500 True Black, HDR10 | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400 |
| Pixel Density | Pixel pitch 0.229 mm | 140 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 280 Hz | 165Hz |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 3840 x 2160 pixels (140 PPI) |
| Response Time | 0.03 ms (GTG) | 0.03ms (GtG) |
| Screen Coating | Glossy (TrueBlack Glossy) | Glossy |
| Viewing Angles | 178° / 178° (CR≧10) | 178° / 178° |
| GAMING FEATURES | ||
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync; NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified | NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Gaming Aids | GamePlus, GameVisual, Shadow Boost, Extreme Low Motion Blur (ELMB) | — |
| Low Input Lag Mode | GameFast Input technology | — |
| CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Audio Out | Earphone jack | Headphone jack |
| DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC) | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| Ethernet / KVM | — | PiP/PbP |
| HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 (FRL) | 2x HDMI 2.1 |
| USB Hub | USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (2x per ASUS spec page; 3x per availability press release) | 1x USB Type-C (15W PD), 2x USB Type-A |
| POWER | ||
| Power Consumption | <26.8W (power saving <0.5W, power off <0.3W) | — |
| Voltage | 100-240V, 50/60Hz | — |
| EXTRAS AND FEATURES | ||
| Eye Care | Flicker-free; TÜV Flicker-free and TÜV Low Blue Light certified | Flicker-free |
| OLED Lifespan | Tandem OLED: 15% higher peak brightness, 25% wider color volume and 60% longer lifespan vs previous-generation WOLED (ASUS claim) | — |
| Other Features | Neo Proximity Sensor (auto black screen when user leaves), compact stand 30% smaller than previous 27-inch ROG XG models, 1/4" tripod socket, Kensington lock | AlienFX RGB lighting |
| Warranty | 3 years (including panel burn-in) | 3 years, including burn-in |